What's Good With You
Beyonce Lyrics


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[ verse 1 ]
Babe
Got to know one thing before you ask my name
Be straight up and tell me whats your aim
A girl like me see i dont play no games ( no no )
That's why I say
If you want to be with me go all the way
Do what you go to do just in this stage
Is it real or is this just a fake
tell me

What's good with you bay bay
Want to get to know me
What's really good bay bay
Do you have a lady
And name your hood bay bay
Where you from and where you be
What's good with you bay bay
What's good with you bay bay

[ verse 2 ]
Babe
Your sitting over there tryna figure out what to say
Make up your mind right now dont contemplate
You know that i dont have time to waste ( no no )
Where do we go
What this thing could be we'll never know
There is just no way that we can flow
If you aint being honest from the go ( tell me )

[ chorus ]
What's good with you bay bay
Want to get to know me
What's really good bay bay
Do you have a lady
And name your hood bay bay


Where you from and where you be
What's good with you bay bay
What's good with you bay bay

[ bridge ]
Dont try playing with my mind
Boy i dont have no time
For something that i know aint good for me
Dont hesitate to say
You feel the inner strength
Want to know
Should i take the chance with you

[ chorus ]
What's good with you bay bay
Want to get to know me
What's really good bay bay
If you have a lady
And name your hood bay bay
Where you from and where you be
What's good with you bay bay
What's good with you bay bay

What's good with you bay bay
Want to get to know me
What's really good bay bay
Do you have a lady
And name your hood bay bay
Where you from and where you be
What's good with you bay bay
What's really good bay bay

What's good with you bay bay
What's really good bay bay




And name your hood bay bay
What's good with you bay bay

Overall Meaning

In the song "What's Good With You", Beyoncé is asking a man to be upfront and honest with her. She is not interested in playing games and wants to cut straight to the point. She wants to know if he truly wants to be with her and is not just pretending. Beyoncé wants to know if he has a girlfriend and where he comes from. She needs him to establish his intentions and make his move if he wants to be with her. Beyoncé encourages the man not to waste her time and to make a genuine effort if he wants to pursue a relationship with her.


In summary, the song is about being honest and clear in a romantic relationship. Beyoncé is tired of men who play games and is asking this man to come correct if he wants to be with her. She is not interested in people who hesitate and are not straightforward. The lyrics are a call for authenticity and honesty in romantic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Babe
The singer addresses their potential romantic interest affectionately


Got to know one thing before you ask my name
Before pursuing a relationship with the singer, the potential partner must answer a crucial question


Be straight up and tell me whats your aim
The singer desires honesty and directness from their potential partner


A girl like me see i dont play no games ( no no )
The artist emphasizes that they are serious about finding a committed relationship and not interested in playing games


That's why I say
The artist explains their reasoning for requesting certain information from their potential partner


If you want to be with me go all the way
The singer expects their potential partner to fully commit to a relationship with them if they are interested


Do what you go to do just in this stage
The singer encourages their potential partner to be honest and straightforward about their intentions in the beginning stages of the relationship


Is it real or is this just a fake
The artist questions the authenticity of their potential partner's interest in them and their intentions


tell me
The artist demands honesty and transparency from their potential partner


What's good with you bay bay
The artist asks for specific information regarding their potential partner's intentions and background


Want to get to know me
The singer expresses their desire for an authentic and committed relationship


Do you have a lady
The artist asks about their potential partner's relationship status


Where you from and where you be
The singer asks about their potential partner's background and current location


Your sitting over there tryna figure out what to say
The singer addresses their potential partner's hesitation and indecisiveness


Make up your mind right now dont contemplate
The singer urges their potential partner to make a decision about pursuing a relationship with them without delay


You know that i dont have time to waste ( no no )
The artist emphasizes that they value their time and do not want to waste it on a half-hearted relationship


Where do we go
The artist asks about the potential future of their relationship


What this thing could be we'll never know
The singer acknowledges the uncertainty of their relationship's future


There is just no way that we can flow
The singer implies that a relationship cannot work without honesty and transparency


If you aint being honest from the go ( tell me )
The artist demands honesty from their potential partner from the beginning of the relationship


Dont try playing with my mind
The artist warns their potential partner not to manipulate or deceive them


Boy i dont have no time
The artist emphasizes again that they value their time and do not want to waste it on a fake relationship


For something that i know aint good for me
The singer acknowledges that a relationship built on deceit would not be beneficial to them


Dont hesitate to say
The artist encourages their potential partner to be honest with them


You feel the inner strength
The singer asks their potential partner if they feel a deep connection with them


Want to know
The singer reiterates their desire for an authentic relationship with a strong connection


Should i take the chance with you
The singer contemplates whether or not to pursue a relationship with their potential partner, depending on their honesty and connection


What's really good bay bay
The artist repeats their previous question, asking for honest and specific information from their potential partner




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java watson

this is one of my favorite unreleased songs from beyonce

phurro3

Beyonce has great moves and there will always be something about her that will make people draw to her but it's so strange to me that in her most popular songs her voice isn't a "wow" factor.

HBhello

This is a great song!! What's good with good you!!!

Teirrah Stroman

this is one if my fav songs she is very talented and ii always enjoy listening 2 her music..keep it up b u doiin wonderful

atlnikka

I love this song it reminds me of something that prince would sing

metrocard09

very nice song!!

leyonce war

i love it

meEegan brah

this beat is siiiiick!!!

Michel Calis

verry nice song never knew that 1 family could have so much talented people :)

S Thomas

Beyonce and Jennifer have 2 different styles of singing. Beyonce has soul and power but she is more of a pop/r&b singer. Jennfer has that type of soul and power that is heard in blues and gospel songs. The type of music Jennifer would sing appeals to mostly older audiences while Beyonce is mainly for younger. either way it goes they doing they and ya'll are just stin at home wishin it was you

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